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No e-bike tickets issued yet

The e-bike debate on Daniel Island once moved about as fast as the bikes themselves. Late last year, residents were calling, posting, organizing, and asking city leaders whether Charleston had to wait for someone to get seriously hurt before passing a law. The complaints centered on kids riding...

Overdose deaths fall statewide, but the opioid fight is far from over

Across South Carolina, new numbers show fewer people are dying from overdoses. But drug prevention officials say the danger is still moving fast. The South Carolina Department of Public Health’s newly released 2024 Drug Overdose Deaths Report shows 1,481 overdose deaths statewide last year,...

Daniel Island young adults make the most of summer jobs

During the dog days of summer, local teens are looking for ways to stay busy and earn some spending money. But for many young adults, a job is about more than just a paycheck. Ambitious teens across Daniel Island are using their summer jobs to gain experience and take steps toward their future...

Point Hope Putt and Crawl

Clements Ferry Connection held a Point Hope Putt and Crawl festival in May with more than 150 people participating, playing a 10-hole golf course to feature and support area shops and businesses – including Subtle and Sass Boutique, Brothers Mattress, Coastal Kids Dental and Braces, and Community ...

New wellness practice opens on Daniel Island

Vita Forte Integrative Medicine recently held its open house at 224 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 202 on Daniel Island. The wellness center focuses on advanced therapies including bioidentical hormones, peptides, IV therapy, and integrative medicine. First photo: Certified Medical Assistant Deirdre-Rose...

Longtime practices joins new DI dermatology office

Clearline Dermatology opened its Daniel Island practice in July on the first floor inside the new building at 211 Seven Farms Drive. The office merged with the longtime clinic Daniel Island Dermatology. Members of the team include physician's assistant Amy Murphy, left, Dr. Casey Chern, Dr. Richard...

Point Hope long-range neighborhood construction plans begin review

Here are the developments before the various City of Charleston boards and committees this week, as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter UPCOMING:...

U.S Senate Special Republican Primary voting underway

The early voting period in the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary runs Wednesday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at early voting centers. The official primary election day is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Voters will decide the GOP's nomination for South Carolina's U.S. Senate...

Seniors: Berkeley sheriff wants you to protect yourself from fraud

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office wants seniors to be prepared and know how to protect themselves from fraud, so they have launched a free Senior Fraud Prevention Tour at multiple locations throughout Berkeley County. On Daniel Island, the meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7-8 p.m., 7:00...

Berkeley Co. offers tax funding to nonprofits

Berkeley County opened its application period for nonprofit organizations seeking State Accommodations Tax funding. The deadline for applying is Monday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. Applications can be submitted on the Tourism Department page of the Berkeley County Government website. According to Section 6-4...